: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale
Examples of finale in a Sentence
She sung a very difficult song for the finale.
the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
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When Texas was a member of the Big 12, a mercy rule was only used in the finales of conference series while nonconference games were left to the discretion of the teams’ coaches.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The lakeside cottage featured in the Season 1 finale of the romantic drama Heated Rivalry is opening to guests through Airbnb, and the property makes a strong case as a getaway even for travelers who’ve never seen the show.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Why This Cottage Matters to Fans In the Season 1 finale, the secluded lakeside cottage is where characters Ilya (played by Connor Storrie) and Shane (Hudson Williams), two rival hockey players, spend private time together and embrace their relationship.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Barlochan Cottage, the lakeside property from the Season 1 finale of Heated Rivalry, is being listed on Airbnb.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The lakeside cottage featured in the Season 1 finale of the romantic drama Heated Rivalry is opening to guests through Airbnb, and the property makes a strong case as a getaway even for travelers who’ve never seen the show.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Why This Cottage Matters to Fans In the Season 1 finale, the secluded lakeside cottage is where characters Ilya (played by Connor Storrie) and Shane (Hudson Williams), two rival hockey players, spend private time together and embrace their relationship.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Barlochan Cottage, the lakeside property from the Season 1 finale of Heated Rivalry, is being listed on Airbnb.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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